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La Salle School Inc

EIN 14-1338536 · Albany, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LA SALLE SCHOOL PROVIDES THERAPEAUTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO ACCOMPLISH POSITIVE, PERSONAL GROWTH AND LASTING CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEED.

Income
$15.7 million
Spending
$15.4 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
236
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$229,346, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $8.8 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE THERAPEUTIC MILIEU, CLINICAL AND EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS TARGETING THE ISSUES WHICH DISRUPTED THEIR ABILITY TO REMAIN AT HOME AND IN THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR RESIDENTIAL SERVICES OFFER SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO ABOUT 33 MALE ADOLESENTS, WHICH MEETS OCFS'S QRTP REQUIREMENTS. OUR SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT ISSUES ROOTED IN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA, MENTAL ILLNESS, SEXUAL ABUSE (VICTIM AND AGGRESSOR), CHRONIC NEGLECT AND DEPRIVATION.
  2. $3.6 million spent. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERS A UNIQUE EMPHASIS ON ADDRESSING ACADEMIC, SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL NEEDS WHICH HAVE INTERFERED WITH A STUDENT'S PROGRESS IN SCHOOL. OUR SCHOOL IS A JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SERVING 90 ANNUALLY SPECIAL EDUCATION AND REGULAR EDUCATION DAY SERVICE AND RESIDENTIAL MALE STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-12. A HIGHLY STRUCTURED PROGRAM WITH A SUCCESS-BASED PHILOSOPHY SURROUNDS OUR STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY IN THE CLASSROOM. OUR STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS TO ADDRESS SIGNIFICANT DELAYS IN SOCIOEMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WHILE REMEDIATING ACADEMIC SKILLS AND PROVIDING GRADE-APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION LEADING TO A NYS DIPLOMA. THE GOAL IS TO PREPARE STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY REINTEGRATE INTO THEIR LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, THE WORKFORCE OR POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS.
  3. $177,368 spent. LA SALLE SCHOOL PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH AN INTEGRATED OMH AND OASAS LICENSED ARTICLE 31 CLINIC, MEDICAID FUNDED CHILDREN AND FAMILY TREATMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (CFTSS) AND IN ULSTER COUNTY'S SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SERVICES PROVIDED BY LA SALLE'S CLINICAL TEAM INCLUDE COMPLEX MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE CONCERNS, BEHAVIORAL ISSUES IN THE SCHOOL, HOME, OR IN THE COMMUNITY, CONFIRMED OR SUSPECTED INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ISSUES AND SCHOOL REFUSAL, FAMILY THERAPY, PEER CONFLICT AND SOCIAL ISSUES, COMPLEX TRAUMA, HISTORY OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS (BOTH ACTING OUT AND VICTIMIZATION), FIRE SETTING AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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